Mort Berkowitz told New York Post that he’s been selling campaign merchandise for more than 40 years. But in four decades, this year was different. Berkowitz said he…
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Author: Brendan Menapace
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recall Sweatshirt
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. is recalling its Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts due to a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the snaps on the…
Read MoreTrump Nominates Attorney as U.S. Trade Representative
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated private practice trade attorney Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer served as the assistant U.S. trade representative during Ronald Reagan’s presidency when the administration imposed tariffs on imported steel, Apparel News…
Read MoreDubai Takes Steps to Be 3-D Printing Hub
The Dubai government teamed up with UL to host two-day workshops on 3-D printing, namely safety and responsibility, as part of the emirate’s large-scale plan to become the 3-D printing capital of the world by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and Emir of Dubai, detailed the plans for Dubai’s…
Read MoreUnder Armour CEO Talks Tech Ahead of CES Week
As things kick off at CES, the annual consumer electronics expo in Las Vegas, attendees are looking forward to a keynote speech from Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank. This is interesting since, at first glance, one wouldn’t immediately put Plank at the metaphorical table with tech giants like Apple, Microsoft or IBM, but with worlds…
Read MoreCoffee Shop to Auction ‘Gilmore Girls’ Promos for Charity
As we saw this year, fans were (really) excited about the return of “Gilmore Girls.” Hundreds of fans hung out outside of real-life coffee shops that were disguised as Luke’s Diner, a setting on…
Read MoreFoldable Bike Helmets Provide Branding Opportunity for Bike Share Programs
Cyclists, especially those who are riding on busy city streets, should wear protective headgear. With the growing popularity of bike-share programs in cities, especially with urban commuters, it makes sense to create a similarly convenient and portable solution for head protection. Enter the paper, foldable helmet. Pratt Insitute of Design graduate Isis Shiffer designed the…
Read MoreTea Collection Recalls Children’s Jackets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Tea Collection, San Francisco, is recalling its Children’s Knit Denim Jackets due to a choking hazard. The jacket contains metal snaps, which can detach. Tea Collection…
Read MoreMore Companies Adopting USB-C Technology
We’ve been following the growing prevalence of USB-C technology for a while now. For the most part, it wasn’t too commonly seen (except for on Apple laptops), but now competitors, like Lenovo and Asus…
Read MoreHow Amazon Is Changing Shipping
It seems like Amazon is disrupting just about every aspect of commerce these days. Between allowing customers to click a button when they need more laundry detergent to giving grocery shoppers a checkout-free experience, Amazon is on the cutting edge. Of course, being an e-commerce platform, shipping is a major part of business, and Amazon…
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